Amid major software upgrades and PlayStation 5 Pro rumors, Sony is currently gearing up for the much-anticipated PlayStation VR2 launch. While no release date has been set, PlayStation fans already want to know everything about Sony’s latest virtual reality headset hardware. The new technology will take full advantage of the PlayStation 5’s enhanced gaming specs.
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With new technology, updated controllers, and several games already in development for the new system, it’s easy to get excited about each new update to the headset.
But the same problem occurs with every new console. Is it backwards compatible with older titles? Here’s what you need to know about PS VR2 backward compatibility.
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The latest PlayStation VR system was announced at the Consumer Electronics Show in early 2022. The upcoming system leverages 4K HDR visuals, a new spherical VR2 Sense controller, and specialized eye-tracking technology for “realistic” interactions with in-game environments. It also features fully immersive 3D audio and an OLED display. Compatible with PlayStation 5, virtual games look and play better than ever.
But what do we know about the backward compatibility of the system? The current generation of PlayStation VR systems already includes many popular games, including Beat Saber, Superhot VR, and Ghost Giant. There’s no question that anyone who’s already enjoying these games will want to make sure their favorites are playable when the PlayStation VR2 launches. While Sony hasn’t made any official confirmation on backward compatibility, there are some interesting rumors.
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A verified user on Reset Era posted in October 2021 that the PS VR2 does have backward compatibility, allowing old games to be played on the new system out of the box. Of course, these rumors came shortly before the PS VR2’s official debut, so it should be taken with a grain of salt. These rumors cannot be confirmed without an official announcement from Sony.
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Thankfully, we do know a lot about PS VR2. Sony has previously revealed that it is currently working on “more than 20 games” for the PS VR2. These include Horizon: Call of the Mountains as well as VR versions of Resident Evil Village and No Man’s Sky. The new system is also only available for the PlayStation 5 system, not the PlayStation 4 system. As the console shortage finally diminishes, PS VR2 will need an upgrade.
There are even rumors of a release window. Several official PlayStation Twitter accounts point to “early 2023” as a tentative release for the system. While this could easily change, it’s at least encouraging that this release is imminent. With any luck, confirmation of backward compatibility isn’t far off.